Ignition timing refers to the precise moment when a spark is created to ignite the fuel in an internal combustion engine. It determines when the spark plug fires, which affects the engine's performance, power, and fuel efficiency.
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These were all filed around the same time in the late 80's and early 90's, it looks like there was probably a big patent rush for
ignition timing control systems.
Since the cylinder heads remain cooler, the knock threshold is pushed back allowing greater optimization of
ignition timing for improved efficiency.
Maintaining the
correct ignition timing throughout all operating conditions is essential to producing maximum power, using fuel efficiently and minimizing emissions.
As there is fuel and a spark, the next step would be to
check ignition timing and your first port of call is the firing order.
It also has both port and direct fuel injection, individual
cylinder ignition timing, variable intake - and exhaust - valve timing, and electronic boost control.
This invention relates to controlling
ignition timing for an internal combustion engine and a method of controlling spark timing of an ignition coil of an ignition system of an internal combustion engine.
In order to circumvent this, Volkswagen came up with the concept of
retarding ignition timing at the crucial moment of the gear change, effectively mimicking the act of lifting off the throttle.
Like with the GT - R NISMO, by more precisely controlling
ignition timing at each cylinder, engine knock is significantly reduced while concurrently enhancing environmental performance through a cleaner, more efficient fuel burn.
Honda's patented Boosted Low Speed Torque (BLAST) system
advances ignition timing for explosive «hammer - down» acceleration, while Lean Burn Control adjusts the air / fuel mixture for maximum fuel efficiency at cruise.
Bigger turbos usually used for GT3 racing and
optimized ignition timing push output to 600 hp with 480 lb - ft of torque — up from the 545 hp and 463 lb - ft of torque in the stock GT - R.
The performance increases are achieved by
individual ignition timing control of the cylinders and extra boost from turbochargers, Nissan says.
In relation to octane rating of fuel, the PCM retards
ignition timing as needed to forestall detonation.
Specific Teryx - sized throttle bodies and
revised ignition timing maximize low and mid-range power and provide crisp response at higher rpm
The result is an incorrect air - fuel mixture than can create a number of problems, such as hard starting, a rough idle, hesitation, misfiring or a drop in fuel economy — issues that could, without proper diagnosis, seem to have other causes, such as
incorrect ignition timing or fouled spark plugs.
The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to
regulate ignition timing and fuel injection timing.
If the timing belt is slipped it can
impact ignition timing, which will effect whether or not the vehicle can start.
But I do know that there are a lot of variable timing systems out there these days even without boost, like mivec, vvt, the BMW method (whatever it's called), and others, and a lot of them focus on drastically
changing ignition timing based on sensor data, even if theres no actual valve timing changes (like vtec).
In the US, federal emissions regulations forced a reduction
in ignition timing and compression ratio, resulting in a lower power output (140 hp)[citation needed] for the 260Z despite the additional displacement, whereas in other countries the power output increased to 165 bhp (123 kW; 167 PS).
I had another look at my Subaru's mapping and saw that there are more
ignition timing tables than I first thought.
But ultimately, you'd need to run your car on a dynamometer to find the best spark plug gap, and the
right ignition timing for your engine.
A misfire occurs when a cylinder fails to ignite the air / fuel mixture at the right time and could happen due to a wide range of reasons, including lack of spark (a bad coil), lack of fuel delivery (clogged fuel injectors) and
improper ignition timing (out - of - spec cam timing).
There's still a 3.8 - litre, twin - turbocharged V6, but thanks to
new ignition timing and more boost from the turbochargers it now develops 562bhp and 470 lb ft of torque, up from 542bhp and 466 lb ft. Tamura points out Nissan's ethos of «line management» - while more power is possible from the V6, the company is much more concerned about making its power accessible throughout the rev range.
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Optimal ignition timing is set due to improved knocking resistance created by a highly efficient radiator and a water jacket that efficiently cools the combustion chamber.
Under the hood, GT - R carries over the same 3.8 - litre twin - turbo V6 unit, but some fiddling with the ECU and
ignition timing means that it now produces 565 HP of power and 637 Nm of torque.
The larger turbochargers deliver improved breathing, while optimized performance tuning provides
precise ignition timing and an upgraded fuel pump supplies the additional fuel needed for the correct air / fuel mixture.
Mazda utilizes a lightweight rotating assembly (crank, rods, pistons), high 13 to 1 compression ratio (for added horsepower),
automatic ignition timing (to prevent detonation), individual tube exhaust headers (for better performance and mileage) and an enhanced 6 - speed automatic (that is geared for both get up and go and fuel economy).
A powertrain control module (PCM) examines various engine functions as well as a block - mounted acoustic knock sensor to determine
optimum ignition timing.
Subaru addresses this problem by altering the programming in the Engine Control Module to
delay ignition timing, making the exhaust gasses hotter, which helps the catalytic converter heat up sooner, reducing emissions.
Responsible for connecting test panels to engines and
measure ignition timing, generator output, and other related engine performance indicators
This braking system technology complements the Teryx's CVT Belt Protection System, which, among other good things, automatically
retards ignition timing if the system detects engine operation at high rpm for more than two seconds while the rear wheels are motionless (i.e., the belt is slipping), and warns the rider via a flashing belt warning lamp on the dash.
And, unlike many competitive turbo engines, this turbo's anti-knock sensors automatically
adjust ignition timing and engine mapping to run perfectly on regular fuel, yielding 260 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 260 lb. - ft.
Higher - than - normal vacuum at idle is a common clue to overly
advanced ignition timing, while low vacuum can indicate retarded timing.
Specific Teryx - sized throttle bodies and
optimized ignition timing have maximized low and mid-range torque and ensure excellent response at high rpm
It's a racer's wish list come true, including innovative plasma - sprayed bores for reduced friction, lighter weight, enhanced cooling, power output, and fuel efficiency, while optimized
individual ignition timing control for each cylinder and upgraded fuel pump improve combustion.
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